Wells Fargo extends mobile deposit capability to Oregon

Wells Fargo customers in Oregon can now deposit checks using mobile devices.

The bank is rolling out the service Tuesday to a dozen states, including Oregon and Washington.

To make a deposit, customers login to their Wells Fargo online account, select the appropriate account, enter the check amount and take a picture of the front and back of the check using an Apple or Android-supported device, and send the image to Wells Fargo. The bank will send a confirmation when the transaction is complete.

"Instead of making a special trip to a banking store to deposit checks, customers can process checks over their smart phones at any time," said Don Pearson, Oregon regional president. "Our research shows this is one of the most requested new features for mobile customers. It's really appreciated by people in rural areas who don't live or work near one of our branches."

Wells Fargo is Oregon's third-largest bank by deposits held, with deposits of $8.8 billion as of June 2011. It's Oregon's second-largest bank in terms of branches, with more than 120 statewide, including 73 in Portland.